Meeting the Special Needs of Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Most people diagnosed with pediatric cancer are living longer than ever, but many face unique challenges as adults – and not all of them are physical. Read more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/overholser-pediatric-cancer-survivorship
4 hours ago
Artificial intelligence learns to make sense of childhood cancer survivors’ health care needs
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help physicians determine if survivors of childhood cancer need extra support — and the more information included in AI prompting, the better its performance. Read more: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1121751
Apr 8
Telehealth is Transforming Genetic Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors
"By decentralizing these high-level services, the research team aimed to empower survivors with the knowledge necessary to pursue personalized survivorship care, which includes intensified screenings and prophylactic measures that can quite literally mean the difference between life and death." Read more: https://bioengineer.org/telehealth-is-transforming-genetic-care-for-childhood-cancer-survivors/
Feb 24
Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer May Do Well With Simple Strategy for CV Risk
A randomized study found that early screening for risk factors was as helpful as screening plus one-on-one counseling. Read more: https://www.tctmd.com/news/adult-survivors-childhood-cancer-may-do-well-simple-strategy-cv-risk
Feb 20
Major review highlights barriers to follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors
"The guidelines are clear: Survivorship care is important. But in many cases, care does not occur, and our study combines evidence from many sources to explain why" Read more: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-major-highlights-barriers-childhood-cancer.html
Jan 21
Adolescent Cancer Survivors Age Faster Than Their Peers
A new study indicates that adolescent and young adult cancer survivors age faster at the cellular level. Read more: https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/adolescent-cancer-survivors-age-faster-than-their-peers-408433
Jan 14
Accelerated Brain Aging Tied to Neurocognition
Long term survivors of childhood cancer may carry a measurable brain age gap decades after treatment, according to a cross-sectional analysis from the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study. Read more: https://www.emjreviews.com/neurology/news/accelerated-brain-aging-tied-to-neurocognition/
Jan 9
PTSD, Depression, Anxiety in Childhood Cancer Survivors, Parents
In a groundbreaking study published in Pediatric Research, researchers have unveiled compelling evidence revealing the profound psychological burden borne not only by childhood cancer survivors but also by their parents. Read more: https://bioengineer.org/ptsd-depression-anxiety-in-childhood-cancer-survivors-parents/
Jan 7
Adults ignorant of medical history
Survivors of childhood cancer often do not know enough about their diagnosis and treatment to help prevent related health problems as adults, a study suggests. Read more: https://utdailybeacon.com/131065/news/adults-ignorant-of-medical-history/
Jan 6
Study Tracks Risk of Meningiomas in Childhood Cancer Survivors
A large cohort study shows that meningiomas develop years later in a significant minority of survivors, with higher risks linked to treatment at earlier ages, radiation exposure, and certain chemotherapies. Read more: https://www.emjreviews.com/neurology/news/study-tracks-risk-of-meningiomas-in-childhood-cancer-survivors/
Jan 2

